Disclaimer: All shows and related characters belong to the company that created them. I suppose that includes the name 'Death Match' itself. Why didn't somebody tell me?! Anyway, I created Amanda Violet, any and all characters with the last name of Violet and any and all new characters with the last names of Rockčt, Slate, Masaki, Williams, and Hashiba. I also own the Princess Zachana and the name Vegita Jr Hashiba. A friend of mine owns Fage. I also don't own the Backstreet Boys, N*Sync, or B*Witched. Warning: Contains some spoilers to certain Cell Saga episodes. If you haven't seen the episodes that first aired on Oct. 31 and Dec. 19-20 2000, there are some spoilers. Also, this fic assumes that anime is real. Kinda like an alternate universe sorta thing. If anyone seems o(ut)o(f)c(haracter), forgive me. They work on the show they belong to, not live it. For most I've tried to keep to the norm, but others, like Brock, who have gone through a major change, I don't bother. PLEASE forgive me if Vegita seems odd! It's hard to mix what Vegita is with a bit of a nice side. Not my fault! I tried! Feel free to save this to disk to read on your own time. In fact, I recommend it. 'Beginnings' is by far the longest thing I have ever written (previous record: 21 pgs). Symbol key: \ \ = italics "Dragon Ball Z and Pokčmon DeathMatch" Backstory "Beginnings" "Amanda, we have been together for \five\ years now! We \have\ to tell your parents!" yelled a young Sayin male. He had brown hair and brown eyes. You could tell he was royalty by the regal tone of his voice. "I agree with Vegita. You have to tell your parents about us." said a blue haired/blue eyed young Earthling male. He must have been from upstate New York from the sound of his voice. "No! I can't! They'll think I'm crazy!" yelled a blond haired young female Earthling. She seemed to be regal as well, but not to the same extent as the Sayin. "Amanda, at some point, they'll find out. It would be better if you tell them, other than them walking in on you two kissing one day." said a younger Sayin male from the computer. "Fage is right. You have to tell them about us." Vegita took Amanda's hand. "\Watashi wa daisukidesu\." "I know. \Watashi wa daisukidesu\, you too. "Great. They're talking in Japanese. And it's the one sentence I don't understand." said Rowen. "I'm gone." Rowen walked out of the room. "I know I have to tell them someday. I just don't know how." "I paid your way to Japan when you were in \kookoo ichinensei\. I honestly thought they would figure it out. No such luck." Unknown to them, Fage was still listening in. "This is perfect. I'm getting all the mushy stuff!" "How do you think we should tell them?" "How about a fight?" "\Begeta-san\! Is fighting all you think about?" "No. I think about you sometimes." "I'm loving this! Yamcha will pay big bucks for this!" "What kind of fight?" Amanda had turned to the window. "How about a fight between the Dragon Ball cast and the cast of another show?" "I'm listening." "We could even ask Vegita Jr to come back." Amanda spun around, her hair flying around her face. "We are not going to ask him that!" "Why? I don't understand." "I will not allow him to take part." "Amanda, he's half Sayin. He was able to hold his own against Cell many times." "You could try looking at it from my view. He's half Earthling. He was nearly killed by Cell once." Amanda put a hand on her abdomen. "He's my baby. I don't want him hurt." Amanda walked over to a picture next to the bed. It looked like it had been taken three years prior. It had two young males and one young female. She was on the right hand side, the older of the two males was on the left side, and the other was between the two. Vegita hadn't changed much in three years, but Amanda had. Her hair was considerably longer, in the picture it was mid back, now it was down to her heels. Her eyes were slightly bluer, and, of course, she had filled out more. The young boy looked a lot like Trunks, only he had brown roots. If you took the picture out of it's frame, it would say on the back 'Vegita, Vegita Jr, and Amanda, end of Cell Saga, 2001. Ages 20, 15 and 15'. "I know you miss him, but that's why I thought we could bring him back." "I do miss him, but he's not from this time. He should be with his family." "Amanda, we \are\ his family." "Well, I don't want him hurt. I won't allow it." "Amanda, how old are you now?" "Nineteen." "So how old is VJ now?" "Nineteen." "And on this planet, what is the legal age for being an adult?" "Eighteen." "Can you keep him from coming, then?" "Yes, I can. He's not even alive in this time. I can and will make him stay." "I will never understand you Earthlings and this thing you have with your offspring." "It's called a maternal instinct. We see our children as an extension of ourselves. We have a basic biological need to keep them safe." "So, basically, you think that VJ needs protection." "Yeah, that's about right." "Okay, if you feel so strongly about it we won't let him in it." "Thank you. We can have the fight, then." "Good. I suppose we need to decide what show we should fight." "Well, you guys, in the Parthenon of teen favorites, you guys come after \Pokčmon\, but before Britney Spears. Why don't we use \Pokčmon\?" "We'd have to ask them." "I'll ask Jessi, James, Tracy and Brock. You call Ash, Misty, Giovanni and Meowth." Amanda ran for the phone, and dialed Jessi's number. "Hello?" asked a voice that sounded falsely cheerful. "Hi, Jess. It's Amanda." "Hi, Amanda." "Jessi, am I interrupting?" "Not really. I was just talking with James." "I won't keep you. Vegita and I have come up with a way to tell my parents about this." "How?" "We are going to have a fight. Vegita will pull some strings, and we'll get our own show. We were thinking about a \DBZ\ vs \Pokčmon\ fight." "And you wanted to ask us if we would help." "Right!" "Let me ask James." The line went silent for a few moments. "Sure we'll help." "\Doomo\, Jessi! I better call Brock next. Bye!" Amanda dialed Brock and Mina's number. "The number you have dialed has been disconnected, or is no longer in service. If you feel you have reached this recording in error, please hang up, and try your call again." "They must be trying to conceive again." said Amanda, as she looked for Tracy's number. "Sketchit residence, Tracy speaking." "Hey, Trace!" "Hi, Amanda! How's things?" "Well, Vegita and I were thinking we could have a fight between the cast of \Dragon Ball Z\ and \Pokčmon\, you know, in order to tell my folks about us. Whatdaya think?" "Sure! I'll be in it!" "Wonderful! I'll see you. Bye." Amanda hung up. "I'm gonna go on a walk. I'll be back in an hour and a half. \Jaa ne\." After Amanda left the room, Vegita picked up the phone and dialed Ash's number. "Ketchum residence, Ash speaking." "Hi." "Vegita? Is that really you? Oh, this is rich! Hey, Mist! Guess who's on the phone!" "Who?" "Vegita!" "Really?" Then Vegita heard a loud thump and rambunctious laughter. "Could you two stop acting like the \baka\s that you are?" "Sorry. What you need?" "Amanda and I decided on how to tell her parents of our existence." "How?" "The \Dragon Ball Z\ cast will fight the \Pokčmon\ cast." "You want our approval, right?" "Yeah." "Sure, as long as I get Goku. The main characters should fight each other." "Fine. Could you call Giovanni and that cat?" "Sure. Better go." Ash hung up. As Vegita put the phone back in it's cradle, he spied the CD player. There was a CD that Amanda kept crying when she listened to it. Since he really didn't like it when Amanda cried, he decided to listen to it, if it was in the player. He walked over to it and looked in. It was 'Black and Blue', the one Amanda cried listening to. He had heard 'Everyone', and 'Shooting Star', before, so he decided that if they came around, he would skip them. First was number 1, 'The Call' Let me tell you a story about the call that changed my destiny Me and my boys went out, just to end up in misery Was about to go home when there she was standing in front of me saying 'Hi. I've got a got a little place nearby, wanna go?' I should have said 'No, someone's waiting for me. I've got to go and see her' "Whoa. That's odd. Kind of reminds me of when I broke up with Bulma for Amanda." he thought out loud. The next song was 'Shape of my Heart'. Baby, please try to forgive me. Stay here, don't put out the glow. Hold me now, don't bother it's every minute that makes it weaker. You can't stay stand me, or the man that I've become. Looking back at the things I've done, I was trying to be someone. I played my part, and kept you in the dark. Now let me show you the shape of my heart. I give, with my confession, got nothing to hide no more. I don't know where to start, but to show you the shape of my heart. "Another one? Odd." The next song was #3, 'Get Another Boyfriend' Let's talk about one, baby, you've got to hear me out If you think I'd really be the last to know what it's all about. Let's talk about who, you say, is the essence of you life, but he'll eat you up From inside slow, and then he doesn't wanna know. I'm telling you he'll eat you up from inside slow, and then he doesn't wanna know. Listen, I mean it, there's nothing that he's worthy of. He's just another player, playing in the name of love. I've seen enough, now this must come to an end. Get another boyfriend. "Sounds like something Yamcha would say to Bulma to get her off my tail." The following song was 'Shooting Star', so he skipped it to go on to number 5, 'I Promise You(With Everything I Am)'. It's in your senses, the words you never say I see it in your eyes, always starts the same way It seems like everyone we know is breaking up, does anybody ever stay in love \A Mi Amour\ I promise you, from the bottom of my heart, I will love you till death do us part I promise you, as a lover and a friend, I will love you like I'll never love again With everything I am. "Not a third one. Did someone access my brain while I was asleep and suck out all my thoughts to make songs out of?" Vegita thought it strange that three songs off the same CD could parallel his life so perfectly. Vegita would love Amanda forever. The ensuing song was 'The Answer to Our Life', number 6. You see me sitting here, a smile upon my face, The time has come but you know that it's not too late There's been too many things, together we have seen It's not that hard if we start to believe and we're not gonna take anymore Can we try and erase all the pain? So please show me a reason, give me a sign, Tell me the way we've fall out of love Is it today or is it tonight we'll find the answer to our life This world is not at ease, we seem to hide the truth But then there's only so much we can leave at this It's up to you and me to face our destiny The jury's fierce, so let's take the stand and we're not gonna take anymore Can we try and erase all the pain? So please show me a reason, give me a sign, Tell me the way we've fall out of love "A fourth. Will these things ever let up?" Vegita had seen throughout his five year relationship with Amanda some of the pain she received from her family, and since he was her only solace from day one to the labor day weekend of 2000, and early 2002 to present times, he had amassed a lot of dislike for Amanda's family. He would love to kill them, but Amanda wouldn't let him. The subsequent song was number 7, but that was 'Everyone', so he skipped that one and went on to number 8, 'More Than That' . I can see that you've been hiding, you've been hiding an awful lie What's the use in you denying that what you have is wrong I've heard him promise you forever, but forever's come and gone Baby he would say whatever it takes to keep you around Till you chose between the lines I will love you more than that. I won't say the words, then take them back Don't give loneliness a chance. Baby listen to me when I say I will love you more than that. "This is what, number five? Great. My life is turning into one huge Backstreet Boys song." This one reminded him of how long Amanda had held on to Jon Williams, her crush since she was in kindergarten. He had constantly hurt her throughout her life. Vegita couldn't stand him. The successive song was 'Time'. Time is where we are, and what we've been through Time, sharing our dreams, sharing every bit of life with you Time is what it is, come what may. "This is what, number six? This is getting too constant." He and Amanda had been together for five years, but those years were no cake walk by any stretch of the imagination. They had survived the constant terror of being discovered, fights that threatened to tear them apart, and Bulma, a girl who's name sends shivers down anyone who hears her name. For Vegita, one of the more memorable fights was the result of the episode that first aired on Halloween 2000. The script called for him to hit Trunks, who was played by his son from the future, Amanda was fourteen at the time, more vulnerable than she was now. They had just celebrated their one year anniversary by watching Vegita get blown up, or in his place, \getting\ blown up. Amanda watched any episode with "Trunks" in it, because VJ was her son as well. She had been paying more attention to VJ than him, so when he got his chance, he enjoyed hitting him. When he got home, Amanda was waiting for him. 'You enjoyed hitting him, didn't you?' she asked. 'How could you tell?' 'I saw it in your eyes. That's the only thing they can't edit.' 'And if I did?' 'Then I don't want to see you till the 22nd.' 'Of November?' 'No. \December\.' 'But I'll miss your chorus concert!' 'You should have thought of that before you chose to enjoy beating your son. MewTwo!' Amanda snapped her fingers. 'Yes, you Majesty?' 'Please escort Prince Vegita from my sight.' 'Your wish is my command.' Vegita had tried to talk to Amanda about it, but she kept calling MewTwo. One time, however, was different. She said 'Hit me.' Vegita was shocked. 'What?' 'Hit me.' 'Why?' 'You don't seem to have any qualms about hitting your own son, someone who is biologically linked to you, so why should you care if you hit your future mate, someone who is a whole different species?' Tears were threatening to roll down her face. 'Amanda, Sayins don't intentionally harm their mates.' 'I should hope not. Well, are you gonna hit me? If you aren't I'm gonna call MewTwo.' 'This is an Earthling test, isn't it? If it is, I will not hit you.' It ended well, although Amanda was still holding the grudge. The next song was 'Not For Me' . I was looking for something, on a crime scene where you're in too deep I found a note with his number, it was just another clue that leads to you Got a little suspicious, got a feeling that you weren't true to me I should have known better than to buy your lies with this guy You can fool anyone but I've got eyes to see that you're not for me No, no uh ai. Things will never be the same again with you No, no uh ai. Now I know what it's coming to No, no uh ai. Cause if you think that it's the way that love should be, Let me tell you it's not for me. I don't wanna be part of your screen play just tell me, did you rehearse on me? Baby tell me the story of who's to win, me or him? Caught in the middle and I'm tired of your games of hide and seek I'm getting the feeling that it's time for me to leave. No, no uh ai. Things will never be the same again with you No, no uh ai. Now I know what it's coming to No, no uh ai. Cause if you think that it's the way that love should be, Let me tell you it's not for me. "Number eight. Terrific." This is often how he felt after particularly explosive fights, as if Amanda was cheating on him waiting around for Jon, her fifteen year long crush. The next song was 'Yes I Will'. I open my eyes, I see your face I cannot hide, I can't erase the way you make me feel inside You complete me girl that's why something about you makes me feel Baby my heart wants to reveal I'm down on my knees I'm asking you So these three words I wanna hear from you Yes, I will take your hand and walk with you. Yes, I will. So these three words I promise you Yes, I will give you everything you need and someday start a family with you Yes, I will take your hand and walk with you. Yes, I will, baby I promise you. Yes, I will. So these three words I promise you Yes, I will give you everything you need and someday start a family with you I stand beside you, in everything you do. Wherever you do, whatever you do, baby I'll be there As God as my witness I will carry this through, So there was part of that promise to you Yes, I will take your hand and walk with you. Yes, I will. So these three words I promise you Yes, I will give you everything you need and someday start a family with you . "Nine. Who hacked into my brain? I'm gonna find them, and then I'm gonna kill them." That was how Amanda and Vegita felt about each other, about their futures. Hopefully together. Next song was 'It's True'. Even a lover makes a mistake sometimes Like any other, fallout and lose his mind And I'm sorry, for the things I did For your teardrops over words I've said Can you forgive me and open your heart once again? Oh, yeah. It's true I need it, from the bottom of my heart Yeah, it's true. Without you I would fall apart Whatever happened, I know that I was wrong Can you believe me, maybe your faith is gone. But I love you, and I always will So I wonder, if you want me still Can you forgive me and open your heart once again? Oh, yeah. It's true I need it, from the bottom of my heart Yeah, it's true. Without you I would fall apart I'd do anything to make it up to you, so please understand, And open your heart once again It's true I need it, from the bottom of my heart Yeah, it's true. Without you I would fall apart "Not a tenth one! This is getting really old! How do they do this?" Vegita knew if he ever lost Amanda, he wouldn't be able to get through life. There had been too much tragedy in his life as it was. The next song was 'What Makes You Different (Makes You Beautiful)' (AN: It's an exclusive song. You may not have heard it before.) You don't run with the crowd, you go your own way. You don't play after dark, you light up my day. Got your own kind of style that sets you apart, baby that's why you captured my heart. I know sometimes you feel like you don't fit in, and this world doesn't know what you have within When I look at you, I see something rare, a rose that can go anywhere. And there's no one I know that can compare What makes you different, makes you beautiful, What's there inside you, shines through to me In your eyes I see all the love I'll ever need, you're all I need, oh girl What makes you different, makes you beautiful to me You're got something so real, it touched me so deep Material things don't matter to me So come as you are, you've got nothing to prove, you've won me with all that you do And I wanna take the chance to say to you What makes you different, makes you beautiful, What's there inside you, shines through to me In your eyes I see all the love I'll ever need, you're all I need, oh girl What makes you different, makes you beautiful You don't know how you touched my life Oh, there's so many ways to say this right You taught me what love is supposed to be It's all the little things that make you beautiful to me So beautiful. What makes you What makes you different, makes you beautiful, What's there inside you, shines through to me In your eyes I see all the love I'll ever need, you're all I need, oh girl What makes you different, makes you beautiful to me Everything is so beautiful. Love shines right through Everything makes you beautiful To me. (AN: Yeah, I did do the whole song. I think it matches these two perfectly, plus, it's my fave!) "This is what? Number eleven?" Vegita knew quite a bit about Amanda's past, and that before she met him she never fit in anywhere, and no one, save for Vegita, ever saw the beauty Amanda possessed. Sure, it wasn't very obvious, but if you were willing to stick around long enough, you would see it. Once Vegita noticed, Amanda started to show that beauty. The last song was 'How Did I Fall in Love With You?' Remember when we needed each other? The best of friends, like sister and brother. We understood, we've never been alone Those days are gone, now I want you so much. The night is low, and I need your touch Don't know what to say, never meant to feel this way Don't wanna be alone tonight What can I do to make you mine Fallin' so hard, so fast this time. What did I did I say, what did you do? How did I fall in love with you? I hear your voice, and I start to tremble. Brings back the child I resemble. I cannot pretend that we can still be friends. Don't wanna be alone tonight What can I do to make you mine Fallin' so hard, so fast this time. What did I did I say, what did you do? How did I fall in love with you? I wanna say these words, and It has to be tonight. Just need you to know Don't wanna live this lie, don't wanna say good bye, With you I wanna spend the rest of my life What can I do to make you mine Fallin' so hard, so fast this time. What did I did I say, what did you do? How did I fall in love with you? What can I do to make you mine Fallin' so hard, so fast this time. Everything's changed, remember How did I fall in love with you? "To find a record of Prince Vegita's innermost thoughts, see the Backstreet Boys' CD 'Black and Blue'." Vegita mumbled sarcastically. Then he realized why Amanda cried every time she listened to it. "I don't express those feelings, so she thinks I don't have them." "I am having the best time of my life! I have something to tease him with, plus I can get tons of money from Yamcha for this to try and get Bulma off Amanda and Vegita's backs!" said Fage, checking to see how much tape was left. "When can I spring this on him?" "Vegita, I'm back!" "Already?" Amanda ran in the room. "I got cold." "Ooh! Time to pull out the video camera!" thought Fage. "Dateline: March 15, 2004, 7:30 pm, EST. Vegita has just listened to a Backstreet Boys CD to try and understand Amanda. How that affect his next actions?" he whispered. "Then let me warm you up." Before Amanda could say anything, Vegita kissed her. "Oh, this is \sweet\! I can't wait to spring this on him!" "You warmer now?" asked Vegita, as Fage took out a camera. "Not yet." said a still confused Amanda. "One more kiss should do it." As they leaned in, Vegita lifted Amanda up. They kissed again, passionately. Fage snapped several photos, in case one didn't turn out right, or Vegita destroyed one. "Whoa." whispered Amanda. "If you weren't five years younger than me, and not married to me, I would take you right here, right now." "Why should that stop you?" replied Amanda. "Amanda! We're home!" yelled Marie. Fage heard them and disconnected his link with Amanda's computer. "Damn." mumbled Amanda. "You can say that again." "I suppose you should go invisible, then." "Yeah." Vegita disappeared from sight. "Hey!" said Amanda, putting up her front. "How you doing?" "Fine." "Any calls?" "No." "Are they gone?" 'asked' Vegita, his voice speaking in her mind. "Yes." Vegita brushed a strand of hair behind her ear. "I hate them." he 'said'. "I do too." Amanda stretched. "Well, I better get in the shower. I need to be fresh for tomorrow. You should start pulling strings." Amanda walked out the door. "Right." Vegita walked through the wall and found himself in a hallway branching off into 8 wings. He went down the first from the right, labeled 'DBZ Wing'. He walked past the Son Suite, Krillin Suite, Namek Suite, Android Suite, Turtle Suite and Kami Suite, and stopped at a door labeled 'VJ's Suite'. Vegita put a hand on a black square. "Name?" said a voice. "Prince Vegita." "Confirming identity." A red beam of light shot out of the panel and into Vegita's eye. "Retinal scan complete. Fingerprint scan complete. Voice print complete. Welcome, Vegita." The door slid open. Vegita walked into the room. Everything was covered in dust from years of disuse. "Your mother misses you, Son." he said to the emptiness. "She would really like you to come back. And so do I. I need a competent sparing partner. I realized why your mother cries so much. It's mostly my fault, but ever since you left, there are nights when she has to cry herself to sleep, and of course I get stuck comforting her. And since I hate to see your mother cry, I would like you to come back sometime. Just for a visit. She's celebrated your birthdays and Christmas every year, and she's even got some letters she just can't bring herself to send. Come back, even if it's just for a day. I better go, I'm not really supposed to be here right now." Vegita walked back out and on to his room. He, once again, put a hand on a black panel. "State name and password." said Amanda's voice. "Name: Prince Vegita. Password: 'Amanda is the most beautiful female in the universe. She's too good for Jon'" "Confirming identity." Another red beam of light shot out of the panel and into Vegita's eye. "Retinal scan confirmed. Fingerprint scan confirmed. Voice print confirmed. Hi, Vegita. How was your day?" "Just get the \DBZ\ producers on the line." "Okay. Line open." "Hello. This is the producers office." "This is Vegita." "Oh, hi Vegita. What can we do for you?" "Amanda, my future mate, would like a show on Toonami." "Vegita, you know we can't do that. This is Cartoon Network. We can't have real people on this organization." "We're real." "No, again." "Look, do you want me to start pulling some strings?" "Okay, okay! What is it?" "A fight between the cast of \DBZ\ and \Pokčmon\." "We'd have to ask them." "Already done." "And how do we go about telling her?" "Easy. You guys call her folks and tell them that you've chosen her as the host of a new show. She has to leave immediately. I'll arrange for a limo, and we'll give them the shocker." "That's good. What time?" "Around seven. I'll send the limo at seven ten. That'll give her time to dress. If she did it beforehand, her folks would suspect something." "Okay. We'll make the necessary preparations." "Thank you. Computer, close line." "Yes, Vegita. Line closed. Am I correct in assuming that you are telling Her Majesty's parents about you and the others involved?" "Yes." "I suppose that means we'll be moving soon, correct?" "If her parents don't kill us first." "You'll fight them. Her Majesty will fight them. Even \Bulma\ will fight them, if only to keep you alive." "Yeah, then Amanda'll kill me." "I doubt that. She loves you." "True." Later that night.... "Are they in bed yet?" asked Vegita. "Yeah." "Good." Vegita appeared. "I asked the producers to give you a show. They've agreed. Tomorrow at seven they'll call you. I want you to dress in your best. Maybe that Japanese skirt, pink shirt, bun and chopsticks one." "That sounds like a nice one. Will they be taking me?" asked Amanda, pulling her hair out of the back of her gown and putting it in a ponytail. "No. I've arranged for a limo to be here at seven ten." said Vegita, helping Amanda with the covers of the bed they'd been sharing since six months into their relationship. "That doesn't give me much time to get my stuff ready." "Ash has offered his Chikorita and Bulbasaur to help. Also, James has volunteered both Jessi and Victreebel." "And Jessi's okay with that?" "As long as James gets Yamcha." "And \James's\ okay with that?" "As long as Jess gets Chi Chi." "Did she want to go against Chich?" "I think." Vegita said, getting into bed after Amanda. "What about Victreebel? Will he listen to James?" "Well, once he kicks him in the leaf he will." "Like on that episode he wears the Moltres costume in?" "Right." "So, tell me, what did you do while I was gone today?" "I talked to Fage some more, and called Ash. He offered to call the others." "Are they going to fight?" asked Amanda, curling up next to Vegita. "Ash will as long as he gets to fight Kakarot." "Well, I was going to pair them up, anyway. I'll pair you up with anyone you want, Vegita. I'll even give you Giovanni if you want him." "I do want a member of Team Rocket." "You want Jessi or James? I'll ignore their requests if you want them." "I want the cat." "Okay, as long as you don't kill him. He may be an idiot, but if anyone dies, people will be out of work." "That's the only problem with this plan. I don't get to kill anybody." "Don't complain. I might change my mind. You never know when I might change my mind." Next day.... The phone was ringing. "Hello?" asked Marie. "Is this the Violet Residence?" "Yes, this is. Who am I speaking with?" "I am the producer of Toonami. We have been informed that your daughter, Amanda, is one of our biggest fans, is that correct?" "Well, it's almost if your segment rules her life, so I suppose that's true." "Well, we have chosen her to host one of our new shows, the \Dragon Ball Z and Pokčmon DeathMatch\. She has to leave immediately if she wishes to take the job. We will have a limo at your place by seven ten. You will inform her?" "Of course. It was always Amanda's dream to work the people who work on those shows." "Thank you, ma'am." "You're welcome." Marie hung up. "Amanda!" "Yeah?" asked Amanda, sticking her head out her door. "A producer from Toonami just called. He's offering you a job. You'll be hosting a new show called the \Dragon Ball Z and Pokčmon DeathMatch\. Do you want to work on it?" "Sure!" "Okay, then. You need to get dressed. You have to leave in ten minutes." "Thank you!" Amanda closed the door. She was already wearing her burgundy skirt with the Japanese characters on it and light pink shirt. "Let's get going, ladies." "Bulba!" "Sorry. Let's get going, \people\." "Tree!" "Sorry, again. Let's get going, \entities\." "I hate political correctness." said Jessi, as she wrapped up Amanda's hair in the Hairagami." "I forgot that Bulbasaur is a guy." said Amanda, as Victreebel put the chopsticks in behind the bun. "Chiko." said Chikorita, as she put Amanda's makeup on. "Bulba." Bulbasaur said, as it took out Amanda's sweater. Then they heard the sound of a horn honking. "Amanda! The limo's here!" yelled Marie. "Coming!" Amanda stuck a couple of pieces of gum in her mouth and ran out of her room waving to the others. "Bye, Mom! I'll call you if I got the job!" "Wait! Let me come out and watch you get in! I've got the camera!" "Perfect." thought Vegita, getting out of the limo. "Vegita!" yelled Amanda, running into his arms. "Who?" asked Marie. Then Vegita and Amanda kissed. "You ready to go?" he asked. "Yep. Bye, Mom!" "Wait, who is that, and why did he kiss you?" "Sorry. Where are my manners? Mom, this is Prince Vegita, from \Dragon Ball Z\. Vegita, you know my mom, unfortunately. Mom, Vegita is my boyfriend. We've been going out for the past five years. We hope to get married someday. Well, gotta go. Bye!" Amanda got in the limo. Vegita, after giving Marie the evil eye, followed. "This cannot be happening!" yelled Marie. "Thank you, so much, Vegita." said Amanda, sitting in his lap. "I don't think she likes me much." "That's her problem. It doesn't matter if she doesn't like you. I like you, remember?" "Right." "Is the privacy barrier up?" "Yeah." "Okay. Well, have you heard about what sometimes goes on in the backs of limos, hmm?" "Not really." "Well, let me show you." Amanda kissed Vegita. "You get the idea, yet?" "Yes." Vegita kissed Amanda back. "I can't show there with a bruise, so go easy." "Have I ever done anything like that?" "No, not really." Vegita and Amanda kissed again. And again. And again. And again. (AN: Think Energizer Bunny.) A few moments later, at Toonami HQ.... "Vegita said that you want your own show. Is that true?" "Yes, that's right." said Amanda, pushing a piece of hair out of her eyes. "You want a fight between the casts of \Dragon Ball Z\ and \Pokčmon\, correct?" "Yes." "How long do you want it to run?" "You mean how many fights I want?" "Yes." "Okay, I want eight." "Why not seven or nine?" "I like even numbers." "And in the case of a tie?" "I'll figure it out if it comes around." "And who do you want to fight who?" "Well, Ash Ketchum has asked to fight Goku, James wants to fight Yamcha, Jessi wants Chi Chi, and Vegita wants Meowth. Misty, Tracy, Giovanni, and Brock haven't told me any preferences. I don't know if Gohan, Krillin, Piccolo or that bitch have asked for any certain person. I know that I won't let Bulma choose who she wants, though. She gets who she gets." "I understand how much you hate Bulma, but I just need to tell you she can't do anyone who could kill her. understand?" "Of course. Vegita told me that I get to kill her one of these days. I won't let anyone have that privilege." "Okay. Well, may I make some ideas?" "Go right ahead." "How about Krillin vs Brock, Giovanni vs Gohan, Bulma vs Misty, and Tracy vs Piccolo?" "I like the first one, but I don't know about the last three. How about Giovanni against Piccolo, Tracy vs Bulma, and Misty vs Gohan?" "That's good. I like that. What do you think, Vegita?" "I don't really care." "I'm sorry about him. You know how he is. \I\ certainly do, I live with him." said Amanda, looking at Vegita out the corner of her eye. "And where do you want it to be put on?" "Well, I've always wanted to go to Japan again, so how about we put it on there? I mean, it's the birthplace of the great genre known as anime." "Sure. That sounds good." "Are there any other questions?" "Are you gonna wanna live there or commute?" "Live there! I've always wanted to live in Japan." "Okay. I think that's all. I'll have the limo take you back home now." "Thank you. I'll see you later." Amanda and Vegita walked back out to the limo. "Shall we pick up where we left off?" asked Vegita, as Amanda sat in his lap. "Yes. Most definitely." Later, back at home.... "Mom, I'm back." "Hello, Amanda." "Hey, Dad." "Where's your boyfriend?" "Vegita, kill the invisibility." Vegita reappeared. "So, are you two serious?" "We are connected telepathically. That's about as serious as it can get." "How old is he?" asked Albert. "I would appreciate it if you would address him when you ask about him." "Fine. Vegita, what is your race?" asked Marie. "I am a Sayin." "Are you really a prince?" asked Albert. "Yes, I am." "How much money do you have?" asked Marie. "I've been working on Cartoon Network since 1997, and every four months I get a million, so I have $24,000,000. I also have $9,600 in royalties." "How old are you?" asked Albert . "24." "And you've been with our daughter since she was fifteen and you were 20?" said Marie. "No. Since she was fourteen and I was nineteen." "Well, I hope you have enough room for her were you live, because she's not living with us anymore." said Albert. "What?" "Amanda, you have kept secrets from us. We cannot forgive you for them. You are no longer part of this family." said Marie. "Oh, God." said Amanda, running into Vegita's arms. "Is it because of his race? I thought you guys would be more open minded than that." "Amanda, if you were dating, say, a black, we wouldn't care. But this ape isn't even of this species. We can't approve that." said Marie. "Besides, he's a killer. If that's hereditary, we don't want our grandchildren to be like that." said Albert. "Amanda, you can be part of this family if you do one thing." "What?" "Dump the monkey." said Marie. "No! No, I love him! We are meant to be together! Even Cell, no \Buu\ couldn't tear us apart." Vegita held Amanda closer to him. "Bulma may want to kill her, but Amanda is one of the most important things to me. I could never leave her." he said, moving a strand of hair out of her eyes. "Even Death himself couldn't keep us apart." "I don't care if you hate me, I love your daughter." "I could never go on if I lost him. His voice would no longer be in my mind, and my life would be empty, without purpose. If I follow Sayin funeral ritual, and we have no children, I would go to his grave and kill myself." "You stupid monkey! You have corrupted our daughter!" yelled Albert. "Amanda, you are no longer a Violet. Get out of this house!" Marie pushed her out of the back door. "No! You can't do this to me! Let me in! I demand to be let back in!" Amanda collapsed from the cold. She wasn't wearing her sweater and since she was very cold natured, she quickly succumbed to the freezing March winds. It also didn't help that her hair was still in the bun, leaving her ears exposed. Vegita blurred outside. "Are you okay?" "It's cold. So very cold." whispered Amanda, shivering violently. "Come on. We're going in." he whispered, picking Amanda up. "In where? I'm not welcome there anymore." "We're going into the Hidden Wing." "Thank you." Amanda's shivering had stopped, but she was still too cold. "What kind of parents would throw their daughter out like this?" As Vegita walked to the wall outside of Amanda's room, he noticed Amanda had fallen asleep. "Fearow, Mirror Move." The Fearow waved a wing, revealing a circle leading to the main hall. He walked to his room, and put a hand on a black panel. "State name and password." said Amanda's voice. "Name: Prince Vegita. Password: 'Amanda is the most beautiful female in the universe. She's too good for Jon'. "Confirming identity." A red beam of light shot out of the panel and into Vegita's eye. "Retinal scan confirmed. Fingerprint scan confirmed. Voice print confirmed. Hi, Vegita. How was the trip?" In the time it took for Vegita to get Amanda into his room, she had gotten colder, her breathing had become shallow, her pulse was thready, and her skin had become gray and ashy. Vegita looked at Amanda, as he tried to think up a way to respond. "I'd rather not talk about it. Raise temperature fifteen degrees." "Modification complete. Vegita, do you have someone with you?" "Amanda." he said, laying her down on his bed. "Why do you have Her Majesty with you?" "Her parents disowned her." "I'm \so\ sorry. Will she be living with you?" "She has to. She has nowhere else to go. Only Rowen and I care about her." "I understand." Then Amanda woke up. "Where am I?" "You're in my room." said Vegita, sitting down next to Amanda. "Hello, your Majesty. I am Vegita's computer. Is there anything I can get for you?" "Um, I wouldn't mind a king sized Three Musketeers bar? And something warm?" "Yes, your Majesty." "You programmed your computer with my voice?" "Well, I care for you so much, I wanted a part of you around." "Here you are, your Majesty." A foot long 3 Musketeers bar landed in her hands and a cup of hot chocolate appeared next to the bed. "Thank you." "\Doo Itashimashite\." "You programmed it to speak Japanese?" "It's got your personality." "Wonderful." said Amanda, taking a bite of the chocolate bar. "You have a very big bed." said Amanda. "I know." "Why don't we make good use of it?" "Computer, dim the lights. Play CD 'Backstreet Medley'." The song 'As Long As You Love Me' started to play. Vegita removed Amanda's jewelry. First the earrings, then the rings, and the bracelets. He left the necklace, it was made out of an amethyst, a diamond, and a turquoise. He gave it to her two years ago. Amanda removed Vegita's shirt while humming the song. "I don't care who you are, Where you're from, What you've done as long as you love me." Vegita took Amanda's hair down, first the chopsticks, then the Hairagami. Amanda removed the undershirt. Vegita removed Amanda's shirt. Amanda paused for a moment, uncertain what to do next. "If you don't want to, you don't have to." he whispered. "I want to, I'm just not certain what to next." "Removing the pants is a good idea." Amanda's shaking hands moved to the pants and removed them. Vegita unbuttoned and unzipped Amanda's skirt and tossed it aside. He placed Amanda down on his bed. "Ready?" Amanda nodded. Vegita began by nuzzling her neck, sometimes nipping the sensitive skin. Amanda moaned. "You are so beautiful." he whispered. "No, I'm not." said Amanda, turning her head. "Don't be modest. I think you are the most beautiful woman in all the world, no the entire \universe\." Vegita resumed his actions. "Should I be glad that you bra hooks in the front?" Amanda blushed. Vegita's thumb slowly moved over the lace of the bra. "Vegita, maybe we could just stick to nuzzling, please?" "If you want to." "Thanks." Later.... "What are you going to need from your room?" asked Vegita, handing Amanda her shirt. "I want my cat, for one. Then my computer, next my CDs, and Player. Take Mom's 'Black and Blue'. She can have mine. I also want my clothes and my anime stuff. Take everything." "Okay. Computer, familiarize Amanda with the wings." "Yes, Vegita." Vegita walked out. "Shall we begin with Vegita's room, your Majesty?" "Sure. Go for it." "Yes. This is Vegita's bedroom, his training chamber, and the kitchen, someplace you never wanna go to." "I've heard." "Next, we go outside." "How?" "Gilliom showed me how to download myself into a mobile unit. Hang on." A small look alike of Amanda appeared next to her. "Is he obsessed with me? And what am I supposed to call you?" "A little. Vegita calls me Computer, but you can call me Amanda 2.0. Let's go. First on our tour of the DBZ Wing is VJ's Suite." Amanda walked over to the door. "This is where your baby stayed while he was here." Amanda 2.0 said in a sad voice. "Can I go in?" "Yes. All you have to do is place you hand on the panel." Amanda did. "Name?" said a voice. "Amanda Violet." "Confirming identity." The red beam of light shot out of the panel and into Amanda's eye. "Retinal scan complete. Fingerprint scan complete. Voice print complete. Welcome, Amanda." The door slid open. "It's really dusty in here." "Well, it's been unoccupied for the past three years, your Majesty." "I know." Amanda said, her voice breaking. "I sense that you are about to cry." "VJ was one of the most important people in my life. He's my baby. God, I want him back." Amanda fell to her knees as a few tears ran down her face and made little spots in the dust. "\God! I want my baby back\!" Amanda yelled. "Hello, Mom." said a voice. "VJ?" She looked at the monitor. She saw a boy who looked like Trunks, but this one had brown hair. "Hi. I bet you've just yelled for God to give me back, haven't you? If you're hearing this message, that means Granma and Granddad have disowned you and Father has told the computer to show you around the H.W. Listen to me, Mom. I know you miss me deeply, and I miss you just as much. I know that I'm not from this time, and you aren't really my mother but I want you to know I always considered you my mother. I love you, Mother. And I don't wanna hear 'Don't call me 'Mother'. It makes me feel old' from you." Amanda smiled. "And don't complain about not seeing me. I'll be back for a visit soon. Heck, if I have a girlfriend by then, I'll bring her too. Just remember I'll always love you. And that I'm not really gone. As long as you and Father are still alive, I'll always be here. I'm a part of you. I'll never really be gone. Good bye, Mother. Till we meet again." The image disappeared. "Are you okay, your Majesty?" asked Amanda 2.0, sitting on Amanda's shoulder. "I'm fine." said Amanda, wiping tears off her face. "It's just that now I would do almost anything to hear him call me Mother again. I'm nineteen. I think I'm ready to be called 'Mother' now." "Well, let's continue the tour. This is the Kami Suite, where Kami lives, the Turtle Suite, where Roshi lives, the Android Suite, where the androids live, the Namek Suite, where Piccolo stays, the Krillin Suite, and the Son Suite, where Goku and the others live. "Next door is the Pokčmon Wing. First up is the Butterfree Suite, where Jessi and James live. Then the Pikachu Suite. That's Ash's. Next is the Goldeen Suite. That one's Misty's. This would be the Onix one. That's Mina and Brock's room." Amanda could hear erotic moaning from the room. "Yep. I was right." "Next to that is the Sailor Moon Wing. Here's the Moon Suite. This one would be the Mercury Suite, here's the Mars one, the now empty Venus one, the Jupiter one, the Saturn one, the Uranus one, the Neptune one, and the Pluto one." "Why haven't we changed the Venus one into another Moon one?" "For her mom or for Rini?" "Either." "I don't know. Next up is the Ronin one. First off is the Wild Fire one, that's where Mia and Yuli stay with Rio. Then the Halo one. Sometimes when Rio and Mia have a tiff, she stays over with him." "I thought Rio was with Raye." "Oh, so you've heard. Yeah, Rio's cheating on Mia. That's what most of the tiffs are about." "Oh. Okay." "Next up is the Torrent Suite. I would suggest you watch your step." "Why?" Amanda squealed, then landed on her rear end in a pool of water. "That's why. You remember a few years ago how he kept flooding his room?" "Yeah. I thought he had quit doing that." said Amanda, getting up. "Good thing I changed skirts before coming out here." "He screwed up last night." "Oh. I see." "Here comes the Hard Rock Suite. Nothing of note here. And now the Cruelty, Corruption, Illusion, and the Venom Suites. And here's the Dynasty Suite." "That's Kyra's one, isn't it?" "Yep. And you see that her's is right across from Cye's? That's how her's kept getting flooded and why she had to bunk with the others sometimes. Next on our tour is the Tenchi Wing. "This is the Tenchi Suite. The name says it all. This is the Jurai Suite, that's Ayaka's and Sasami's. This is the Sane Galaxy Police Suite, that's Kionay's, the Insane Galaxy Police Suite, that's Mioshi's. This is the Smartest ( and Cutest) Scientist in the Universe Suite. Another self-explanatory one. And this," Amanda 2.0 led Amanda to one next to Tenchi's. "This is the Space Pirate Suite. Ryoko's little paradise." "What does it say under the name?" "It says 'Ryoko Hakubi, the Future Mrs. Tenchi Masaki'." "Why am I not surprised?" "Let's go on to the Outlaw Star Wing. This is the Bio-Android Suite. That's Melfina's place. This is the Hawking Suite. That's Jim's. This one is the Starwind Suite. That's Gene's. This is the Katral-Katral Suite. It's Aisha's. Next is the Twilight Suite. That's Suzuka's room." "I see. Who's next?" "The Vileplume Suite Wing." "That's the place we keep Bulma, Jezebel, Vileplume, and Meowth, isn't it?" "Yes. Hello, MewTwo." "Hello, Amanda 2.0. Greetings, your Majesty." "Hi, MewTwo. Can I see Bulma?" "Of course. Hey, Jeze!" "Yes, MewTwo?" "Get the woman over here." "Yes, MewTwo." the girl who looked almost like a mirror image of Jessi pulled a blue haired girl over to the door. "Hello, Bulma." "Huh? Who's that? Don't tell me Vegita brought Bitch 2.0 with him this time." "Well, I'm here, but I wasn't the one who addressed you." "Then it's the original?" "Hi. Look who's here. The one who's been with Vegita for five years now. And who am I talking to? Oh, yes. The one who had him for six months." "If I ever get out of here, I'll kill you, you Bitch!" "Tut, tut, tut, Bulma. Such language. That's no way to speak to the one who's got Vegita wrapped around her finger. I see now why Vegita enjoys taunting you so much. You put yourself right up for it. Well, I better go. I've got one more wing to cover." "What?" "Haven't you heard? Amanda's moving in with Vegita. Her folks disowned her. They threw her out of the house knowing what time of year it is and that she was not fit to go out in it. So, Vegita's taken her in. She'll be living with us for a while. Well, gotta go!" said Amanda 2.0. "Who's the last one?" "That would be the one shot characters, such as Serena's mother when she's in town, Duplica, Suzie, Nail, Dende, and others like them. And the Digimon Suites." "Plenty of one shoters on \Pokčmon\ and \Sailor Moon\, hmm?" "Yes. Well, I'm sure Vegita's gotten all your stuff. Let's go see." Three months later, in Japan.... "Okay, Goku, Piccolo! Put it down right there! Easy, easy." "Amanda, I'm hungry!" "You can eat after you build the cafeteria!" yelled Amanda, holding a clipboard in her hand. Vegita snuck up on her and grabbed her from behind. "Hey, Sweetie." "Hi." "So, did you finish the field?" "I'm leaving all the ornate stuff to Mina and Lita. Providing that Brock and Sage can keep their hands off their girlfriend/mate." "I know." said Amanda, checking off 'Basic Field' on her list. "I think it's time to check on the Hydro Field." Amanda walked past the field and into an underground passageway. Vegita followed. "Why do we have this one, again?" "For Misty. All her Pokčmon are water types. If we went with the basic one, it would give Gohan an unfair advantage." "And that's a bad thing?" Then they heard Ash yell "Squirtle! Water Gun attack!" "Help him out, Staryu. Go!" As they walked in they saw the red head yelling at a yellow duck that was floundering in the very little water that was in the pool. "Psyduck! I asked for Staryu! Get back in your Pokčball!" A red beam shot out of the red and white ball and turned Psyduck into energy and sucked it back into the ball. "I've half a mind to duct tape your Pokčball shut during my match with Gohan." Misty mumbled, releasing the orange star. "Hey, guys. How's it going?" "We're filling up the pool." said Ash, letting Lapras out. "Okay." said Amanda, checking it off. "What about the floaty things?" "My sisters are bringing the ones from the Cerulean Gym. They wanna be the Pokč Team coaches." "We do need that. Vegita, call around. See who wants to coach the \DBZ\ Team. Now I need to check on the Habitational area." "I'll fly you." "Thanks." Vegita picked Amanda up and flew towards the wings. "Remember the day Mom and Dad threw me out?" "Yeah." said Vegita, gritting his teeth at the memory. "When your computer gave me the tour, we went in VJ's old room. There was a message for me. He told me not to complain about him being gone, that as long as you and I were alive, he would always be around since he's a part of us. He also said he'd be coming back for a visit soon an d he'd bring his girlfriend if he had one." "She'd better not be Pan." "I agree." Vegita touched down. "How's it going?" "Could you tell 18 that we need to leave space to put another wing, just in case the cast of another show shows up." said Krillin. "I think it would be a waste of land. You know how small Japan is." said 18, pushing a strand of blond hair beneath her ear. "I'm sorry, 18, but I have to side with Krillin. The \Tenchi\ or \Outlaw Star\ casts could show up. Sorry, 18." "Hey, hon. Don't worry. I'm sure we'll use that spot." "Yeah." "What rooms are up?" asked Amanda, her pen poised over the clipboard. "All of the Sayin Side for the \Z\s, and J and J's." said Gohan. "Great! What about complete wings? You know, like the \Pokčmon\ Wing? Or perhaps the \DBZ\ Wings?" "All we have to do is the furniture and stuff like that in all of them. The framework, insulation, and junk like that's already done." said Yamcha. "Oh, that's great! I'm curious, just \what\ is wrong with my room?" "Insulation, paint, the whole bit, since you're so cold natured." said Chi Chi. "I see. Is the Control Room up yet?" "It just needs to be tested." said Gohan. "None of the expensive equipment are in there, right?" "Yep." "Good. Vegita, go Super Sayin, use your most powerful blast, and try to destroy it." "Sure." Vegita flew off. "That shouldn't take too long." said Tein. "Well, if he doesn't destroy it the first time, I'll know that it's strong enough to use." "Final Flash!" They heard Vegita yell, then saw a yellow beam hit a building above the field. Vegita came back, as a Super Sayin. "Not a scratch." he said, his grin on his face. After Amanda checked it off, he grabbed her arm. Once Amanda was facing him, he kissed her. Amanda was surprised, to say the least, but her amazement faded as she leaned into the kiss, demanding more. "What's say we finish this in your room?" "Good idea." Vegita, still a Super Sayin, picked Amanda up and flew to his room. Everyone was shocked. "That was..." started Krillin. "...Very..." added Gohan. "...Not Vegita." finished 18. "What it \was\, was weird." said Yamcha. In Vegita's room.... Vegita was unbuttoning Amanda's top, as they fell on the bed. Vegita started nipping Amanda's neck. "You are so beautiful." he 'whispered'. Amanda just moaned. Then Vegita kissed her. It was one of the passionate kisses. The type that only members of the Vegita royal family line possessed. Their tongues gently danced together. They finally parted when they couldn't hold their breath any longer. "You haven't kissed me like \that\ lately." said Amanda. "Well, we're alone now, right?" "Finally. Out on our own." Amanda pulled Vegita back down. They kissed for what seemed like forever. "For five years, you were the only one who loved me. Sometimes I believe it's still that way, but then I remember VJ, and Rowen, and all my friends, and I realize, I'm not alone anymore." "You were never alone. Not for the past five years, at any rate. Maybe you were before we met you, but after that, there are many here who care about you. I hope I'm the most prominent." Amanda slid Vegita's shirt off him. "Always. I will always, always love you. Until the end of eternity." Vegita. grinned. "I'm glad." He pushed Amanda's shirt off. Then he resumed nipping her. Eight months later.... "Jess, what are we doing?" asked Amanda, struggling to keep up with the red-head. "What do you mean?" "You know I hate shopping. And you also know I'm not as fit as you are." "Well, I have to differ with the last one." "What?" "I heard about what's been happening with you and Vegita. You two running off together every few weeks. I suppose you have to make up for all the time apart since you've been sleeping in the Control Room until they finish with your room." "Jessi, are you \suggesting\ that I'm a girl of loose morals? We haven't even had sex yet." "No, just that ever since your folks threw you out, you and Vegita seem to be spending time together a lot more." "My folks \threw\ me out, remember? In the dead of winter, mind you. According to Vegita, I nearly died that night." "Amanda, you are not \that\ cold natured." "Wanna bet?" "Right. Sorry. Hey, let's go see if there's any good hair accessories in there!" said Jessi, dragging Amanda with her. "I think this one sells a lot of chopsticks." "Really? Well, a girl can't have too many of those." Amanda ran off to a rack. Jessi pulled out a cell phone. "James, are you guys ready yet? Amanda might be getting tired of this. I told you that taking her shopping wasn't a good idea." "Just about. We're pulling the presents in now. The cheesecake is all set, and Vegita, well, he's being Vegita." "What'd he get her? Or did he get her anything at all?" "He did, he's just not saying what." "Okay. I'll tell Amanda that we need to go, just after she gets herself some new hair chopsticks." "Right. James out." "Jessi out." She turned towards the cash register, where Amanda was paying for a new pair of hair chopsticks, as well as some new hair elastics, bobby pins, and Hairagamis. "Okay, Jess. Where are we off to now?" "Well, let's head home now." "You finally got tired, didn't you?" "Yeah, a little. Let's go." Amanda and Jessi went outside, where the Fearow they had ridden over on were waiting. Jessi got on the one on the right, and Amanda got on the one on the left. Back in Vegita's room... . "Okay, we're gonna hide, then we're gonna jump out and yell 'Surprise', got it?" asked James. "If you think I'm going to disgrace myself like that, you guys are all morons." said Vegita. "Fine, you can let them in. You don't have to do what the Earthlings are going to do. And one idiot Sayin." said Misty, who had no temper for Vegita's high and mighty attitude. "Good enough for me." Then they heard Amanda's voice. "I swear, he sets himself up for that. Remember that time he was scared that if I really \did\ have depression that VJ and all our other kids could have it too? I mean, if I told Goku, he never would have let him live it down." "Not that story." groaned Vegita, next to James. "Oh, yeah? Here's a story that'll top that. Jezebel once dressed up as me in an attempt to steal James from me. It almost would have worked except for one minor detail. She didn't know I had a Lickitung, so she accidentally used Vileplume to steal him. James was a bumbling idiot for weeks." "You mean more than usual?" "Yeah." "Looks like we both end up the victims of the gossip mill." said James. "Yours aren't as bad." "Well, you better go let them in." At that moment, Amanda knocked at the door. "Vegita! We're back!" Vegita opened the door. "Hey, hon. What's with the light?" Amanda flipped the switch. "Surprise!" Amanda gasped. "For me?" She looked at Vegita. "Did you plan this? Thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou!" Amanda threw her arms around him. I didn..." Vegita started, but Jessi shook her head. "Whatdja get me?" "Why don't you eat the cake before it melts?" asked Jessi. "Depends. Yellow cake, chocolate cake?" "Cheesecake." "I want half!" Amanda let go of Vegita and ran towards the cake. "Sometimes I wander if that girl isn't the tiniest bit Sayin." said Jessi. "She can eat a whole cheesecake and not gain an ounce." "But then you consider that she skips breakfast and lunch, and hardly eats when dinner comes around." "Unless it's steak, stew, or some chicken noodle thing." "She's twenty now, and every time her birthday rolls around she acts like a thirteen year old." said Fage. "Okay, all Sayins out! Ya'll have a room packed full with food. It makes most of us sick to watch ya'll eat." Misty yelled. "I'm not going." said Vegita. "Yes, you are!" screamed Misty. "Misty," started Amanda, her mouth full. "let him stay. He's my boyfriend." "Fine. But, Vegita, if Pikachu shocks you, don't blame me." "I'll blame that insane boyfriend of yours." "Okay, I can see where this is going. Misty, you go monitor the food. Vegita, you stick around Amanda." said Kari. "Matt was planing on hitting on her today." she added, in a hushed voice. "When can we open presents?" asked Amanda, starting on her fifteenth slice of cheesecake. "There's one that hasn't gotten here yet." said Michelle. "It got lost. Susan's looking for it." said Ash. "Found it!" said Susan, walking in with a box under her arm. "Can I open my presents now?" "Go ahead." "Thank you!" "They're divided up by what cast sent them." said Tracy. "I'll open the \Pokčmon\ cast's first." "Let MewTwo write them down!" said Misty. "Okay. First one's from Ash and Misty." Amanda ripped the paper off and found a Pokčball. "Stand back." said Amanda, as she stood up. "Pokčball, go!" Amanda threw the ball and a Tauros popped out. "Oh, thank you, Ash. This is one of your extras?" "Yep. I should warn you, though. I haven't been able to tame it yet." "I'll tame it. Tauros, return." Tauros disappeared. "Next is from J+J." Amanda reached into the bag and pulled out a James figurine "It'll match my Jessi one!" Then Amanda pulled out another Pokčball. "I caught you an Ekans. James tried for a Koffing but it ran off." "Thank you, Jessi!" "Amanda, you might want to look at the rest of it alone." Jessi whispered. "Right." "Who's next?" "Mina and Brock." Amanda pulled out a \Pokčmon\ T-shirt It featured Jessi and James. "Thank you." Then she pulled out Mina's old transformation wand. "That one was the dud." "I see. Next, Tracy." Amanda pulled out a book titled 'My Best Sketches.' By Tracy Sketchit. Amanda opened it, and she saw 'Dedicated to Amanda Violet, one of my best friends.' "Tracy, that was so nice. Thank you." "What show's next?" asked Matt. "I think I'll go to the Sailor Moon cast. I'll start with Serena and Darien." Amanda opened the first box. In it was a copy of the Silver Crystal. "It's beautiful." said Mimi. "It even floats." said Sora. "Thank you, Serena. Now, Darien's." Amanda opened something that looked suspiciously like a flower box. In it were a dozen red roses. "They may be duds in the throwing department, but they live for years." "Thank you, Darien Next is Amy." Amanda ripped the paper off it. "Greek and Roman mythology. Thanks. Now to Lita." Amanda opened a box, and in it was a batch of brownies. "\Chokoreeto\! My favorite! Thank you!" Amanda opened Alex's. "\Pokčmon The Movie 2000\'s soundtrack! I've wanted one for so long. Thankyou!" Amanda hugged Alex. Then she picked up Michelle's. "\Pokčmon The Movie 3, Spell of the Unown\'s soundtrack! Did you two plan this?" "Sure did." "Thank you two so much!" Amanda hugged Michelle. Then she picked up Diana's. It was... "\P Movie 3\! I have wanted this for so long! Thank you!" The she picked up the one Susan walked in with. "That one's not from me. I just delivered it. Here." Susan handed Amanda another box. "A Princess Serena dress!" "But remade for you. It's purple." "Thanks. Didn't Rini send something?" "No. She forgot." said Susan. "Now to the \Ronin\ one. I'm saving the \DBZ\ for last." "Well, Amanda, we all chipped in for one thing." said Sage. "What?" "A tiger." said Rio. "You got me a tiger?" "Yeah." "I'm not sure whether to be pleased... or disturbed." "Well, Rowen got you something by himself." said Kento. "Here." Rowen handed Amanda a necklace box. Amanda opened it and pulled out a silver heart with an amethyst, a diamond, and an opal. "Rowen, it's beautiful." "Turn it over." On the back was an inscription. 'Amanda, you are the dearest thing to me. I love you so much. Please stay the sweet, lovable woman you are now. Rowen Hashiba, aka Rowen of the Strata.' Amanda looked at it in awe. "Thank you, Rowen." "I thought you should have one from me, to go with the necklace Vegita gave you." Amanda touched the necklace she had around her neck. "Yes, I understand. Now to the \Digimon\ cast." "All the gifts are from both the human and the Digimon." said Matt. "Here's mine." Matt handed Amanda a large box. She opened it and pulled out a large bag of 3 Musketeers bars and lots of roses. At the very bottom was a ring. "Matt, thank you for the friendship ring." It was an amethyst carved into the shape of a Gabumon. "Amanda, it's a \promise\ ring. It means you promise to care for me forever." "Well, I consider it a friendship ring. And thank you for the roses." Amanda picked up Kari and Gatomon's. Inside was an Angewomon figurine. "Thank you. It will match the Angemon one perfectly." Then she pulled out a plush Gatomon toy. "Thank you, guys." She then pulled out T.K. and Patamon. She got a Maganangemon and a plush Patamon. She got a copy of Tai's goggles and a rose from Tai and Agumon, she got one of Biyomon's feathers, and a copy of Sora's hat from Sora and Biyomon, a copy of Izzy's computer ("It really works, too.") and a toy Motimon from Izzy and Tentomon, a flower from the Digiworld and a picture of Joe running away from Bukamon from Joe and Gomamon, a copy of the Crest of Kindness and a picture of Stingmon from Ken and Wormmon, a lot of pink dresses from Mimi and Palmon. She then moved on to Davis and Veemon's. She opened it carefully, but when nothing jumped out, she looked in. There was a dress with the same design as Davis's vest. It had a blue background and a pattern of flames. She then opened Cody and Armadillomon's. It was a picture of Cody and his grandfather working on kendo and a candy bar (\that\ must have been from Upamon), and from Yoeli got a picture of her, Hawkmon and Ken and a roll of sashimi from Hawkmon. "Thank you, all of you. I see that the \Tenchi\ and \Outlaw Star\ casts couldn't make it. I suppose I should start on the \DBZ\ cast." Amanda opened up Goku's gift. It was a \Z\ T-shirt with Vegita and Vegita Jr front and center. "Thank you, Goku." Then she pulled out Gohan's gift. It was a frame, sized perfectly for the shirt. "Thank you, Gohan." Amanda got from Chi Chi a picture of the \Z\ cast, excluding Bulma and the bad guys. "Thanks." Then she picked up the one Piccolo had sent her. "Too bad Piccolo couldn't make it." Amanda pulled out a rock. The card said 'I send you the last piece of Namek. I thought you would like it.' "That was nice of him." Amanda took out Yamcha's gift. Inside was a picture of him and Bulma. The note attached said 'Amanda, I will try my best to make this happen again. Happy Birthday'. "I hope so, Yamcha. I hope so." Then Amanda saw the one Susan brought in. "Is that a \Z\ cast member present?" Susan nodded. Amanda opened it. In it was a small card-like thing and a very fancy purple dress. When Amanda picked up the card, a holographic image of Vegita Jr appeared. "Hi, Mom. Happy 20th. I hope this present finds you well. I just wanted to tell you that I'll be here in your time soon. Now, please don't cry, Mom. Just remember, I'm never really gone. I love you. Till we cross paths again, your loving son, Vegita Jr Hashiba." He disappeared. "Thank you, Son." whispered Amanda, a tear running down her face. Then she looked at the empty table. "Vegita, did you get me anything?" Vegita took Amanda's hands. "Amanda, I've implied it. I've told you in Japanese, and I know you understand that language, but I decided to tell you in your native tongue. Amanda, I love you." Everyone in the room gasped. Vegita was famous for displaying only the anger spectrum of emotions. Even Rowen was surprised, and so was Fage. He never really believed Vegita would say it in English. The only ones who weren't very surprised were Goku and Gohan. Amanda looked for a moment like she was about to faint, but it passed. Vegita pulled Amanda up and Goku started a CD. It just happened to be 'As Long as You Love Me'. "Would you care to dance?" "Sure." As Amanda and Vegita danced, Amanda started singing along with the CD. "'Although loneliness has always been a friend of mine I'm leaving my life in your hands People say I'm crazy and that I am blind Risking it all in a glance. How you got me is still a mystery I can't get you out of my head Don't care what is written in your history As long as you're here with me. I don't care who you are Where you're from What you did As long as you love me Who you are Where you're from Don't care what you did As long as you love me. Every little thing you that you have said and done Feels like it's deep within me Doesn't really mater if you're on the run It seems like we're meant to be I don't care who you are Where you're from What you did As long as you love me Who you are Where you're your from Don't care what you did As long as you love me. I've tried to hide it so that no one knows But I guess it shows When you look into my eyes What you did and where you're comin' from I don't care, as long as you love me, baby I don't care who you are Where you're from What you did As long as you love me Who you are Where you're from Don't care what you did As long as you love me.' If I didn't know that you weren't too fond of BSB, I'd ask you if we could change our song." "I'd prefer not to be like every other couple in the world." The next song was '2 U I Belong', a song by B*Witched and also Amanda and Vegita's song. Rain fell down, you were there I cried for you when I hurt my hand Storm-a rushing in Wind was howling I called for you, you were there Whenever the dark turns to night And all the dreams sing their songs And in the daylight forever To you I belong Beside the sea When the waves broke I drew a heart for you in the sand In fields where streams Turn to rivers I ran to you, you were there Whenever the dark turns to night And all the dreams sing their songs And in the daylight forever To you I belong I ran to you, you were there Whenever the dark turns to night And all the dreams sing their songs In the daylight forever to you I belong To you I belong To you I belong' I love this song." Amanda whispered. "Just wait for the next one." It was 'That's When I'll Stop Loving You' by N*Sync. "'When winter comes in summer When there's no more forever That's when I'll stop loving you 'That's when I'll stop loving you' I'm sure you've heard those words before And I know it's hard to trust them once more You're afraid it all might end And a broken heart is scared of breaking again You gotta believe me, I'll never leave you You'll never cry as long as long as I am there And I will always be there, you'll never be without love When winter comes in summer When there's no more forever When lies become the truth You know then, baby That's when I'll stop loving, that's when I'll stop loving you. That's when I'll stop loving you. As long as sunlight lights the sky Like our love will be found in these eyes of mine, these eyes of mine I will shine that light for you You're the only one I'll ever give this heart to What I'm trying to say is nothing will change this there'll be no time when you find me there I will always be there, you will always have my love When winter comes in summer When there's no more forever When lies become the truth Well, you know then, baby That's when I'll stop loving, that's when I'll stop loving you. That's when I'll stop loving you. When this world doesn't turn anymore When the stars all decide to stop shining Till then I'll always be by your side I'm gonna be loving you forever Everyday of my life Well, you know then, baby That's when I'll stop loving, that's when I'll stop That's when I'll stop loving you. When winter comes in summer When there's no more forever When lies become the truth Well, you know then, baby That's when I'll stop loving, that's when I'll stop loving you. That's when I'll stop loving you. When winter comes in summer When there's no more forever When lies become the truth Well, you know then, baby That's when I'll stop loving, that's when I'll stop loving you. That's when I'll stop loving you. That's when I'll stop babe, that's when I'll stop babe Loving you.'" whispered Amanda. (AN: Hey, its four minutes long. Sorry!) "Is something wrong?" 'asked' Vegita. Vegita felt his shoulder getting wet, and he knew Amanda was crying. "Kakarot, turn it off." Goku stopped the CD. Vegita led Amanda back to her chair. In an answer to an unspoken request, Vegita let Amanda sit in his lap. "Will she be okay?" asked Gohan. "She gets like this sometimes." said Goku. "The smallest thing can set her off these days." said Jessi. "No, for five years." countered James. "VJ, why did you have to leave us? You were my life once I met you. Did I do something wrong? Vegita, did I do something wrong?" "No. No, of course not. You did the best you could. Better than most people would given the circumstances." said Vegita, smoothing Amanda's hair. "Stupid Krillin. He nearly killed him. He almost let Cell kill my baby. I almost lost him! I almost lost my sweet, dear, precious, little baby boy!" Amanda's eyes resembled Niagara falls by that point. "Apparently she hasn't been able to cry for a while." said Jessi. "It's been almost a year since her Majesty was thrown out. Her Majesty hasn't had a good cry since." said Amanda 2.0. "How could they? I didn't even have my jacket. I should charge them with attempted involuntary manslaughter (AN: Does that exist? If not, then assault), no! \Attempted murder\!" "Amanda, you know they weren't trying to kill you." "They might as well had been. If it hadn't been for you being there, I would have died. They hate me! They wanted me dead!" Vegita's shirt was starting to drip. "Calm down. This isn't going to be any good for you lungs, or your contacts." Amanda was starting to hyperventilate. "I can't, Vegita. I'd like love to stop before my contacts wash out, but I need to get it all ou--!" Vegita slapped Amanda. Everyone around them gasped. "What the \Hell\ did you do that for?" Amanda screamed. "I did that to get you to stop crying." Amanda's hand touched her face, looking at Vegita, wounded and horrified. "You didn't have to hit me so hard." "Sorry. I know that you wind up crying like that sometimes, but it was getting to be more then my shirt could handle." Amanda then noticed the puddle in the floor. "I'm sorry! Amanda 2.0, get Vegita a new shirt." "Yes, your Majesty." A white shirt appeared in Amanda's hands. "Here." Vegita took off his wet shirt and put on the dry one. As Amanda caught a brief look at his pecs and six pack, she thought "If I have my way, that shirt won't stay on long." "Okay, is the party over?" asked Ash. "I need to get back to Pokčmon training." "I think it is." said Amanda. "Okay, that means everybody out." said Jessi, pushing everyone out of the room. "Amanda, did you know that your eyes get prettier every time you cry?" asked Vegita. "Thank you." said Amanda, blushing. "I'm sorry I hit you." "I understand." "There's another gift I wanted to give you." "What?" Vegita kissed Amanda. The kiss Amanda missed so much, the one she hadn't felt in eight months. Amanda put her arms around Vegita's neck. Vegita picked Amanda up and carried her to the bed which was, conveniently, a few feet away. He lay Amanda down on the bed and continued kissing her. Amanda responded, kissing him back. Her hands went down to the hem of the shirt. Vegita stopped long enough to let Amanda remove his shirt, then he went right back to what he was doing. He went for the buttons (AN: Pretty interesting that Amanda has button up shirts every time this happens, ne?) on her blouse. As he slid it off her shoulders, he saw something he had missed before. There was a horizontal scar about an inch long between her breasts. "What's wrong?" Amanda 'asked'. "Where did that come from?" "Oh, that? I don't know. I've had it for so long it's become a fixture." "No one hurt you?" "Well, maybe my folks' cat, but she's dead now. Hey," Amanda touched Vegita's cheek. "Don't worry about it." "Okay." Vegita was about to kiss her again, until Amanda put a finger up. "This is not to go all the way. Understand?" "Right. Not until we get married." The next day.... "\I\ have to read this?" yelled Vegita. "What's wrong with it?" "All the endearments." "Okay, I'll change those. What else?" "Since when was \Rowen\ the chief of security?" "Well, a competitor can't hold an office." "I'm a host and commentator. Aren't those offices?" "So?" Then Fage walked in. "Hey, you two." "Hi." "I've got to run a few errands, so I won't be back for a long time. Not until Vegita's fight, at any rate." "Okay. We'll miss you." said Amanda. Vegita walked over to Fage. "You've asked the Ronins to call Jon?" "Yeah. I've got it down." "Did they tell him I wanted him to call the Gundams?" "Sure did." "Thanks." "Vegita, look, this thing is gonna go on air in a week. We need to get this ready." "Right." A week later.... "This is Amanda Violet! Welcome to the DBZ and Pokčmon DeathMatch!" By: Angewomon To be continued in "DBZ and Pokčmon DeathMatch 'Who's Against Who?' ************************************************************************ Well, that's the end of 'Beginnings'. ('Hallelujah!' plays in BG.) Yay! Look at it. Forty pages (On Mac. Thirty two on PC). Counting this part, of course. Okay, questions? Comments? CONSTRUCTIVE Criticism? I'll even take death threats and flames. I don't really like Bulma, so sorry to all the Bulma fans out there. If any exist, at any rate. If you do, let me leave you with a quote from \Toy Story\ 'You are a strange, sad little man (or woman), and you have my pity. Farewell.' (Vulcan 'Live Long and Prosper' sign)